Category: Walk for Hope

Recipe:

 A dash of goodwill, a sprig of inspiration

Two tablespoons of unconditional love

heaps and heaps of understanding

 In the normal day to day world, we usually think that we have to be good at something in order to try it…

I’ve found that that kind of thinking doesn’t fly in be the cause…and it gives me hope. Because there really are no limits to what someone can or cannot do when love and service is involved.

I have realized that my mind doesn’t only work in one way. I’m creative, yet have learned how to hear a different language and pretty much understand what is being said through non verbal behavior(smiles, tone of voice, hands in prayer)…I have learned the basics of travel and how worry and fear can be completely wiped out by the warmth of community. I have seen events put together with an incredible ease despite the overwhelming amount of work ahead. I have found myself completing initiatives in a volunteer group that I would usually shy away from and immediately doubt my knowledge of a subject and close the book without letting myself go through the steps needed to learn. We are harsh judges of ourselves at times…what I’ve learned is that mountains move when compassion, inspiration, hope and love are involved…

 Here are some quotes that relate:

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin

If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing.
A saying from Zimbabwe

Progress involves risk. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.
Frederick Wilcox

Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do.
John Wooden

I put the recipe listed above to be clever possibly, but mainly to show that no particular skill, ability was necessary, and the truth is…there was no recipe involved in making these hand-made quotes…as long as it comes from the heart, there is no mistake.

From Biba:

My most inspiring moment at Walk for hope was the moment I discovered what it meant for one determined soul. As Luz and I joyfully crossed all the precious walkers of the Walk for hope at the main gates. One guest and soul really touch our lives. Mr. Larry entered the main gates, by foot, at approximately 12:15pm. He seemed dazed and confused, tired, but full of joy and determination. We asked him if he needed some help. He asked us to show him the way to the registration for the Walk For Hope. Signs were starting to be taken down. So we told him that he could start the walk from where he was standing and continue walking and see the remaining quotes that were located from the Main gates to the registration booths. Where he could then easily register after the inspirational journey. But we could see the tiredness on this gentleman’s face. And then he spoke, and we became inspired. He gently told us that he was tired. He relayed his journey to us ~ Mr. Larry arrived via a bus all the way from downtown Los Angeles. Where the bus dropped him off two miles away from Eldorado park, where he walked all the way from the bus stop to the park. Wow, this is determination and pure love for the Walk For Hope!      

However upon arrival Mr. Larry was determined to register first. He ask for the way. And I provided him with a short cut to the registration booth. Luz and I finished our precious service and then headed back to the Grove Garden grounds where the festivities and fun and the beautiful volunteers were. The whole time our eyes were on a search for Mr. Larry, hoping to find him and either give him a ride or find him one. We got involved with some tasks, where help was needed.

And while placing boxes and booth material into the big truck, I saw Mr. Larry. He was getting into a car with another gentleman. He found a ride! I ran towards the car. To find out both gentleman’s names so that I could share their great acts of determination and kindness with everyone. And to say thanks to Mr. Larry and Mr. Tony of KPFK for this wonderful experience and lesson of life. Thank you Mr. Larry for your will and efforts and for igniting the power of determination, and especially for your love and passion for the wonderful Walk For Hope.

And Thank you Mr. Tony for your wonderful act of kindness.

– Biba